They can not only get an idea of what is going on, but also can prepare themselves for possible questions. I would recommend that parents see the film without their children. Some children at age 10 may be able to understand the film however, I think very few can. I don't mean to cop out, but again, it's up to the parents to decide, and not any outside organization, whether it be a rating system, a church, or the local newspaper. Taussig: This, of course, is an extremely difficult and important question.
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Do you think that children as young as 10 should be allowed to view this movie accompanied by their parents or could the violence be harmful to the psyche at such a tender age? I am wondering if a child's mind can differentiate at that young age that the violence in the film was created by Mel Gibson to create the impact of his sacrifice for us as Christians. Member question: Our church is thinking of taking children age 10 and above with their parents to see The Passion of the Christ. However, if your child has had a long history of religious education and can answer modestly complex religious questions to your satisfaction and understanding, that might be a way to judge their religious maturity.
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Taussig: I am not a theologian, nor am I a professional church person. Member question: How can a parent best determine his child's ability to understand complex theological problems? I think a child can see this film when the parent thinks the child can understand complex theological problems. However, let me add my personal opinion on this. So with this film, it is the parent who has to decide whether it will be a valid learning experience. For instance, if a film is rated PG-13, is that in terms of sex or violence or language? Every parent knows that at one point his or her child can stand the violence, perhaps, but not the sex, or the other way around. Taussig: I have always believed that the rating system is of little use to parents, because my bottom line is only parents can know their children. How do you define the line between a legitimate learning experience and over-the-top violence? The interesting twist in the debate over this film is that some are saying kids should see it because they need to learn how Jesus suffered and died to understand the basis of their faith.
This event is meant for informational purposes only. If you have questions about your health, you should consult your personal physician. The opinions expressed herein are the guest's alone and have not been reviewed by a WebMD physician. Is there such a thing as "good violence?" We talked about it with an internationally recognized authority on the psychology and sociology of film, H. The movie The Passion of the Christ ignited passionate debate about its graphic violence and the appropriateness of such disturbing images for children.
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